Two new video campaigns by Greenpeace are brave and forthright in making their point, but do they go too far?

Do they really blast the tops off of mountains to get at cheaper coal? Do they really kill whales and dolphins and call it "research". Sarah Palin on the Discov

Actress keynotes luncheon to denounce the harmful practice of mountaintop removal coal mining -- and its effects on the people of her native Kentucky.

Actress and environmental activist Ashley Judd has started reaching out to prospective supporters and fundraisers for a potential 2014 run.

After months of careful consideration, actress says her 'responsibilities and energy' need to be focused on family.

A young parkgoer returned a rock she took from Smoky Mountains National Park along with a drawing and a nice letter.

Cheap solar panels, micro-inverters, and plug-in technology make DIY solar a reality for the first time.

An heirloom tomato has been named after Michael Pollan. The "Michael Pollan" tomato is an oddly shaped green and yellow tomato.

Fun holiday question: What foods on your holiday menu will eventually rot?

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love <s>dungeon</s> den with stylish sheets and bedding made from organic cotton and o

Washington has had plenty of chances to do something about the pine beetle problem, but has chosen to do nothing.

In his last scheduled trip to the nation's capital as governor, Dave Freudenthal has some frank discussions with policy makers — and this MNN blogger.

The odds of a shark attack are already infinitesimal, but with a few simple precautions, it is possible to discourage them even further.

If you're looking for a way to de-stress and relax, bath in the forest — or more specifically, take a walk through the woods.

The success of two elementary school volunteer projects earned a shelter a donation from the Petco Foundation.

We've given far too much of our lives to Facebook to give up on the relationship now.

Not every dog goes straight from the shelter to a happy ending, but Baloo's story is the most unlikely of all.

A new study suggests people who deliver bad news are never seen as innocent.

The South American nation joins 50 other countries taking steps to reduce plastic waste and pollution.

When Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson appeared on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart couldn’t resist asking.

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart.

In the wake of the worst nuclear disaster in a generation, Germany doubled down on a decade of success, pledging to eliminate nukes by 2022 and switch almost ex

Are you looking for a green energy internship for summer 2013? If so, let me help you with your search.

Particle accelerators do more than collide subatomic particles and atoms together — they provide clues about the universe.

Japanese homeowners are investing in solar panels in an act that the WSJ describes as a 'post-tsunami revolt against conventional electric utilities.'

From one of the world's top pistachio-producing regions, comes a not-too-entirely nutty idea: Burning waste shells to heat buildings.

British Airways partners with an American biofuel firm to build a massive facility outside of London that will produce garbage-based jet fuel.

Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on.

Simultaneously burn calories, cut back on your utility bills and do the laundry with a conceptual washing machine-treadmill hybrid dubbed Wheel.

Homeowners with top-notch credit in California, Arizona, New Jersey and 5 other states will be eligible for direct loans from the PV-installing behemoth.

Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes.

The Hobbitenango is a sustainable restaurant and hotel that gives back to the village.

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.

Streaming on Netflix, "Okja" is an action-parable about an animal and her human. It's bold and totally unique.

Gary Fisher, the dog owned by late actress Carrie Fisher, perked up every time Leia spoke.

A star is born as terrier mix Monte leaves a shelter and heads to Hollywood.

There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis.

Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry.

In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him.

The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course.

Waves crash against wind turbines perched on a jetty in Boulogne-sur-mer, France.

A Pink Floyd soundtrack is not included with Studio Roosegaarde's newest environmental-themed light installation.

Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040.

After using the bathroom, 95 percent of people fail to wash their hands long enough to kill harmful bacteria.

Is getting shiny kitchen and bathroom fixtures really as easy as rubbing a fresh lemon on them? Our food blogger finds out.

Tour a "top-of-the-line" 1970s RV inhabited by a recovering shopaholic who has given up the garage sales for a simpler life that's not dictated by stuff.

Looking to simplify your life, save some money, boost your health and help the planet? Then these grandma-tested customs are for you.

Probably more often than you think — which is way too often, in this writer's opinion.

Researchers create a new scale to identify dependence on 'retail therapy.' Do you fit the bill?

We test out an easy method of removing burnt-on gunk from stovetop grates using ammonia.